CHICO — Two people were arrested Wednesday night after robbing a 7-Eleven store, and punching and stabbing employees in the process.

According to the Chico Police Department, Angele Noble-Cortez, 21, and Edwin Mendez, 18, both of Yuba City, entered the 7-Eleven store at 1111 Forest Ave. just before 9:20 p.m., according to a police report.

According to store employees and surveillance videos, Noble-Cortez entered the store and paid for fuel. Mendez was looking at a display rack containing key chains inside the store when employees confronted him, believing he was shoplifting. An argument started between the employees and pair when Noble-Cortez demanded her money back and then grabbed two $100 bills from the cash register when it opened.

According to police reports, store employees jumped over the counter and stood in front of the door to obstruct the suspects. Noble-Cortez allegedly punched one employee in the face, and also allegedly stabbed another employee in the leg with what was describes as a large pen similar in size and shape of a dagger.

The two suspects fled the store and got into a vehicle just as Chico police arrived. Officers were able to stop the vehicle, finding stolen cash, a sawed off shotgun, an AR-15 rifle and packages of honey oil.

Noble-Cortez was arrested for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, and for driving under the influence.

Mendez was arrested for robbery, possession of a sawed off shotgun, and providing a false name to the police.